Home is where you start from: The Homeschool Mother's Journal- March 13

Sunday, March 13, 2011

The Homeschool Mother's Journal- March 13

In my life this week...

I'm really struggling with getting it all done. Our home, my life, my desk-is cluttered. I need to get a handle on things, but I just don't have the energy. I feel like I move from one event to the next.

In our homeschool this week...

I am excited that we will be starting A Child's Geography with my 3 youngest students. Josie might be sitting in, if she is interested.

Places we're going and people we're seeing...

Karate lessons, fencing lessons, Irish dance lessons, piano & violin lessons, Meg's highschool classes. Whew, I'm tired already! We traditionally go out for shamrock shakes for St. Patrick's day..I'm debating if we should try home-made this year. The shamrock shake thing is something I remember from my childhood, I love to share this with my kids :)

**Anyone have a recipe for shamrock (mint) shakes?

My favorite thing this week was...

watching Sky and the kids prepare the garden for a new season, and filling up the bird-feeders again.

What's working/not working for us...

I am really liking Writing with Ease with the 4 youngest students. I am a bit frustrated working through Story of the World 4 on our own, we decided not to spend money on another Sonlight Core for Josie, and I am already frustrated with myself and my stumbling with finding books at the library to supplement. I was really spoiled with Sonlight, having all the books I need on my shelf. Sigh.

Homeschool questions/thoughts I have...

I just need to get better organized, no surprise there, but oh how I struggle with this.

A photo, video, link, or quote to share...

Math U See is another favorite at our house, love it!

*you can join up with the Homeschool Mother's Journal here at the Homeschool Chick!

Labels: homeschool

posted at 10:21 PM
9 comments

9 Comments:

At 10:52 PM, Unknown said...: I wish I had a recipe for a mint shake. My husband was so excited the when we went to McDonalds the other day and he found out the Shamrock Shake was available. Organization is something we struggle with over here as well. I figure someday I will get it all together. Thanks for sharing your week!
At 12:47 AM, Jessica S. said...: It's weird everyone keeps talkig about these shakes, and I can honestly say--I've never had one! LOL!!! I've had a mint choc chip shake though---does that count?? ;)

I would love to have my boys in a fencing class--that sounds great.

Thanks for sharing.
At 5:32 AM, RachelT said...: I hope you have a better week! It is just a lot at times, but family and homeschooling are worth it! I really love Math U See, too. It is a big help to me and something that the children can do more independently (with a little help now and then). Enjoy some shamrock shakes! We have not done that, but saw them offered at McDonalds last week. We may have to try them out!
At 9:50 AM, Karen Sue said...: Too Funny!! I was just slurping up the end of my first Shamrock Shake of the season when I read this! I was talking to my sister the other night and squealed "It's almost St Patrick's day! I haven't had a Shamrock Shake yet!" So that was my lunch request for today.
At 11:54 AM, Emily said...: We are also big fans of Math U See! :)
The balance of it all and trying to get to it all can be so hard at times. While its worth it, totally, it does get overwhelming and frustrating some days. I have the best intentions of getting organized with school and around the house, but I'm having a hard time finding the time for that! We'll get there!!
At 8:22 PM, Theresa said...: Child's Geography sounds really good!!! Hmmmm...I can't wait to see how you like it.

Have you found the second book for WWE? I can only find the first book levels 1-4. I am hoping 5-8 comes out soon!
At 2:09 AM, Ramona said...: Hi, thanks for popping by my new blog... LOVE your blog!
At 9:23 AM, Unknown said...: Love the update... I think its the only way we can stay in touch..LOL ... You would think we live far away from each other. You're doing an AWESOME job Jen!
At 3:51 AM, Jessica S. @Mother of Action said...: We use MUS also!! ;) Thanks for sharing.

This Page

9 Comments: